By Nevaeh Destynee Burkes Staff Writer Bulldog families came together Sept. 26 during Family Weekend for a service project hosted by BARC, assembling 100 hygiene kits for the Union County Homeless Shelter. The project gave families an opportunity to spend time together while supporting individuals in the local community. Each hygiene kit included essential personal-careContinueContinue reading “Wingate families assemble 100 hygiene kits for local shelter”
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Upstart Wingate rugby team dominating opponents and winning fans
By Antoine Jones and Arantxa Taberneiro Staff Writers It’s the best-kept secret of a success story for Wingate athletics this year—the rugby team. In only their second year of existence, Coach Frank McKinney’s Bulldogs have been dominant, outscoring the competition 152-67 on the way to a 3-1 record. The three wins have come against bigContinueContinue reading “Upstart Wingate rugby team dominating opponents and winning fans”
The cost of commuting: Wingate students weigh expenses and savings
By Elisabeth Porch Staff Writer & Copy Editor Commuter students at Wingate face several expenses gas, vehicle maintenance/repairs, insurance, and parking permits outside of tuition to attend school, with costs varying based on a commuter’s individual financial situation. While costs vary for every student’s financial situation, a commuter student hasto pay for rent, utilities, groceries,ContinueContinue reading “The cost of commuting: Wingate students weigh expenses and savings”
Wingate men’s golf opens season after national runner-up finish
By Arantxa Taberneiro Social Media Coordinator & Sports Writer Wingate men’s golf opens the season Sept. 14-15 at the Savannah Lakes Invitational at Monticello Golf Course in McCormick, South Carolina. The Wingate Bulldogs are kicking off the season after having the best season in the program’s history, winning five tournaments and the South Atlantic ConferenceContinueContinue reading “Wingate men’s golf opens season after national runner-up finish”
Wingate rugby’s defense leads Bulldogs to 33-12 win over Virginia Tech
By Arantxa Taberneiro Social Media Coordinator & Sports Writer Wingate Rugby Team Wingate rugby defeated Virginia Tech 33-12 on Saturday, Sept. 5, at Irwin Belk Stadium in Wingate, N.C., securing the Bulldogs’ second victory of the season. The player Kurai Young scored the first try of the match after taking an inside pass from DiegoContinueContinue reading “Wingate rugby’s defense leads Bulldogs to 33-12 win over Virginia Tech”
Special kitchen provides Wingate commuters a meal-prep space of their own
By Elisabeth Porch Staff Writer & Copy Editor A little-known option for commuters on the Wingate University campus is a “Commuter Kitchen” that provides a separate space for to prepare meals for students who live off campus. The kitchen, which includes a microwave and refrigerator, is located off the hallway that connects Cuddy Arena toContinueContinue reading “Special kitchen provides Wingate commuters a meal-prep space of their own”
True frosh goalie Freeman doesn’t take long to make an impression on Wingate soccer
Kevin De La Garza Triangle Contributor The Wingate’s men’s soccer team battled to a hard-fought 1-1 draw on the road against Lenoir-Rhyne in the South Atlantic Conference on Sept. 20, but the final score told very little of the story. The Bulldogs found themselves in a tough spot after defender Hipo Delhaes picked up aContinueContinue reading “True frosh goalie Freeman doesn’t take long to make an impression on Wingate soccer”
Parking Changes aim to ease congestion, but students still plan around the search for a spot
By Lisa Caceres Staff Writer Whether you are a commuter racing time or a residential student trying to park near your dorm, campus parking is a frequent topic across campus. Campus layout looks quite different this academic year following changes designed to lower parking congestion. Even with these adjustments intended to facilitate parking, finding aContinueContinue reading “Parking Changes aim to ease congestion, but students still plan around the search for a spot”
Wingate women’s golf begins a new chapter after historic season
By Arantxa Taberneiro Social Media Coordinator & Sports Writer Wingate women’s golf is preparing to open its season Sept. 14-15 at The City with Spirit Classic at Cleveland Country Club in Cleveland, Tennessee. The team begins the season with a new coach and a five-athlete roster, four of whom are freshmen. During the 2025-26 season,ContinueContinue reading “Wingate women’s golf begins a new chapter after historic season”
Black Student Union Returns to Wingate After More Than a Year of Inactivity
By Nevaeh Destynee Burkes Staff Writer Black Student Union Executive Board After more than a year of inactivity, Wingate University’s Black Student Union (BSU) has returned to campus, led by sophomore Aidan Hinton and an executive board determined to rebuild the organization. For Hinton, the idea to bring BSU back began with a simple observation.ContinueContinue reading “Black Student Union Returns to Wingate After More Than a Year of Inactivity”
